Dr Andrew MillarConsultant Physician and Hon Senior Lecturer

Care Group Clinical Lead

Medical Director, Ace4Training Ltd

E-learning Development

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

with Ace4training

A Partnership for Better Learning

E-learning at the North Middlesex

• The promise of e-learning

• The problem with e-learning

• The Ace4Training e-learning project

– Ace4Training LMS

– Ace4Training modules

– Media production and content

• Working with other providers

• Fitting with the National Agenda

• Prospects for the future

The promise of e-learning• Not enough trainers

• Not enough time

• Much training is repetitive

• Face to face training costly- might save £100,000s

• It works in industry, schools, colleges and abroad…..

The problem with e-learning

NATIONAL ISSUES

• National need, National lead

• Inspirational, sociable PC?

• Discussion and debate?

• Trust online testing?

• Trainer or textbook?

• National portfolio

• NHS IT skills

LOCAL ISSUES

• Local content in generic courses

• Expensive and complex

• Screen textbook dull

• Limited local funds

Ace4Training e-learning project• External research – much in development but little available

• Commercial e-learning costly

• Staff perception

– Control and interaction

– Not text

– Multimedia & games

– Not too many questions

THEREFORE

• Bespoke LMS

• Some A4T modules plus links

A4T Learning Management System

• Encourages Trainees– LMS takes responsibility

• Locally adaptable– Adapt to local need

– Publish lectures and tutorials

• Policy and Guideline delivery

• Supports traditional learning– blended learning solutions

A4T Learning Management System

• Anytime, anywhere• SCORM compliant• Trainees invited,

reminded, rewarded• Tutor plans training• Manager monitors training• Audit trail • Trust monthly reports• Induction Support

Ace4Training modulesGeneral

• Engaging • Trainer support• Locally relevant• Easy to administer• Easy to monitor• Cost-effective• Avoid duplication• Contribute to NHS provision

Specific

• Subtitles if needed• Earphones supplied

Ace4Training Media Production and Content Authoring

• Video production team

• Professional actors

• Excellent facilities

• NMUH trainers

• Content authoring

• Stills and Audio

• Flash animation

Ace4Training Video Production

• Video clips

– Customer care

– Mental Capacity

– Infection control

– Conflict Resolution

– Complaints handling

– Consent

Partnerships and Progress

• National lead not national provision• Stimulate innovation & competition• Suppliers should cooperate• Systems must link up! • Link to ESR and NLMS• Support e-LfH & CfH • Accreditation system• Not reduplicate• Research!

Suggestions - General

• National modules …… new textbooks

• Local adopted systems ……the new teachers

• Encourage local initiatives – content AND systems

• E-learning in infancy – needs to grow and develop

• E-learning is a library service and libraries have many books

• Avoid excessive reduplication - there is more than one textbook!

• Encourage competition – NHS is a business and so is education

Suggestions - Specific

• NHS London continue meetings,

accreditation scheme, NHS tariff

• Ace4Training– Full LMS if needed

– Delivers own modules

– Delivers National modules (eLfH, CLU)

– Supports NLMS and training record

– Provides content through ESR

– Supports Trusts setting up e-learning

E-learning road to paradise?Way to go!